Writing with AI: Maximizer Mode vs. Getting Things Done
Because I care about quality, I tend to slip into maximizer mode. Before I know it, I’m chasing diminishing returns.
Category Archives: Change
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Silent Suzy
Change managers often focus on the “squeaky wheels.” The real danger may be silent dissenters.
Change Fatigue
How is change fatigue related to project intake decisions? A portfolio management colleague told me about an intriguing practice at her organization. Never-ending changes, even good ones, can batter people so much […]
Six Tactics for Leading Through the Fog
During ambiguous times, leaders are like guides through an untamed jungle, helping their teams chart a safe path through difficult obstacles. Here are six proven techniques for leading through uncertainty.
Don’t Ignore Dissenters
People who are satisfied with how a change is going will tend to remain silent. People who are not happy, even if they are a small minority, will grab a […]
I Hate Bumper Stickers!
But I do like concise and wise tips about how to work better. For example, here are three pithy questions about organizational change and decision-making.
Don’t Cheerlead During a Crisis
Instead of a call to action, in times of crisis people need “holding” – guidance on how to move with purpose. Holding acknowledges difficulty without giving in to powerlessness. Here are some pragmatic ways you can hold your organization.
How Managers Can Help During Change
CLARC spells out the kinds of help that managers and supervisors must provide during change.
It’s All About Projects (Sticky)
I show clients how to create thriving projects and teams that get essential work done better. This blog is about projects and the teams that do them.
The Role of a Change Sponsor
The roles of a change sponsor are summarized by ABC+ER.